Variscite is a relatively rare phosphate mineral which is sometimes confused with chrysocolla or the greener forms of turquoise. Colors are light bluish green, medium and dark greens. It often contains patches of white, gray or brown matrix, has a waxy luster and takes a fine polish. Mohs scale of hardness 3.5 - 5.

Variscite ·2, hydrated aluminium phosphate, is a relatively rare phosphate mineral. It is sometimes confused with turquoise, however, variscite is usually greener in color.